Master Research Program: Climate Change and Energy - West African Science Service Center on Climate Change and Adapted Land Use
The two year Master’s Program on Climate Change and Energy provides full scholarship to successful candidates from WASCAL member countries for the academic year 2013-2014.  The Master Research Program in Climate Change and Energy (MRP-CCE) is a twenty four (24) months program consisting of three (3) semesters of taught courses and one (1) semester intended to the student field work, thesis research, final write up and defense. Students will undertake training based on their area of specialization. All scholarship-holding MRP fellows will receive a stipend of €350.00 per month to cover accommodation and other expenses for the duration of their study of two (2) years. The main objective of this Master is to prepare and train a new generation of interdisciplinary professionals capable of proposing adapted solutions to face the above-mentioned climate change and energy crisis.
Application deadline: May 31, 2013
Contact: Pr. Alassane Abdoulaye

Call for Applications: 2013 Small Grants Programme for Thesis Writing - CODESRIA
The Council for the Development of Social Science Research in Africa (CODESRIA) is pleased to announce its twenty-fifth session Small Grants Programme for Thesis Writing for the year 2013. The grants serve as part of the Council’s contribution to the development of the social sciences in Africa, and the continuous renewal and strengthening of research capacities in African universities, through the funding of primary research conducted by postgraduate students and professionals. Hence, candidates whose applications are successful are encouraged to use the resources provided under the grants to cover the cost of their fieldwork, the acquisition of books and documents, the processing of data which they have collected and the printing of their thesis/dissertations.
Eligibility: The CODESRIA Small Grants Programme is open to graduate students and professionals currently registered in African universities, and preparing their thesis and dissertation in all social science fields and other disciplines involving social or economic analysis. Preference is given to those registered for doctoral studies (PhD or equivalent), though few grants are available for Masters thesis.
Application deadline: June 14, 2013
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Programmer, Health Financing - Clinton Health Access Initiative
The position requires a highly motivated individual with outstanding academic credentials and a strong computer programming record. The Programmer is required to work with government officials and implementing partners, and must have excellent communication and negotiation skills and a high degree of self-confidence. The Programmer will report directly to the Health Financing Manager for CHAI South Africa.
Application deadline: May 27, 2013
Location: Pretoria, South Africa

Chief of Party, Burundi Integrated Health Project - Population Service International (PSI)
PSI seeks highly qualified candidates for the position of Chief of Party-Burundi Integrated Health Project (BIHP). The goal of the BIHP is to assist the Government of Burundi, communities, and civil society to improve the health status of Burundians through increasing the use of quality integrated health and support services, underpinned by strengthened health systems and structures.
Application deadline: May 18, 2013
Location: Bujumbura, Rwanda
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Call for Papers: 10th International Language and Development Conference - British Council South Africa
The British Council is calling for papers for its 10th International Language and Development Conference. The British Council creates international opportunities for the people of the United Kingdom (UK) and other countries and builds trust between them worldwide. The council is on the ground in six continents and over 100 countries bringing international opportunity to life, every day. Each year it works with millions of people, connecting them with the United Kingdom, sharing our cultures and the UK’s most attractive assets; English, the arts, education and its ways of living and organizing society. Submissions should be in the form of session proposals for both key note presentations and parallel sessions linked to the themes of the conference. Both individuals and teams are invited to submit proposals.
Proposals deadline: May 31, 2013
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